Iris Floor is a Dutch ceramicist known for her emphasis on simplified design and balanced use of color. Her creations exude tranquility and harmony.
You are welcome to visit the studio in Velsen-Noord, The Netherlands.
Make an appointment at ceramics@studiokapstok.nl
I first tried working with clay when I was about 10 years old. I took some classes at a local art center in Gouda and I loved it right away. Even at that young age, I managed to make a few bowls on the pottery wheel in just a few Saturday mornings. I felt really happy and knew: this is what I want to do for the rest of my life, I want to be a potter.
My parents were less enthusiastic. Buying a complete studio setup for a 10-year-old (who might have a different hobby in a few weeks) isn’t something you do quickly. So time passed, and I forgot about pottery.
Years later I was looking for a way to feel more balanced in life, I did spend a lot of time behind the computer at work and I felt very stressed out. I wanted to slow down and ground myself again. I saw workshop offerings on social media regularly, but I wasn’t convinced. (Meanwhile, I had still forgotten about my experience as a 10-year-old!) Until one moment, “Why not after all?! But if I’m going to do this, I want to do it properly.” So I enrolled in a 2-year professional training course in Amsterdam. With textbooks and exams, not just playing with clay, but really learning a craft.
I told myself I wouldn’t rush into buying a lot of equipment until I passed my first exam. I broke that promise to myself. Within the first semester, I had turned my home office into a pottery studio.
Everything fell into place, and I felt at home again. Throwing felt natural and familiar. And yes, it took a while until I received a photo from my father of 10-year-old Iris behind a pottery wheel—the same (!) pottery wheel that I have in my own studio. Coincidence doesn’t exist.
After a year of working in my home studio, I opened my public studio in the summer of 2024. With this place, I want to inspire and motivate you to keep breathing and discover the art of slowing down. You are welcome to visit the studio and have a look in my small studio ceramic store where you can find my collection (Iris Floor Ceramics), or book a workshop or course to learn how to make pottery yourself! Courses can be found at STUDIO kapstok AtelYAY.
I love learning new things to enrich my knowledge continuously, I have pursued the following courses, among others:
2024
Studio Eveline
Masterclass technische glazuur ontwikkeling
As someone who loves to share my enthusiasm for the things I am passionate about, I have the privilege of teaching ceramics. You can join my lessons at the following locations:
Join me in my studio
STUDIO kapstok AtelYAY
www.studiokapstok.nl/atelyay